Having trouble getting to my family doctor for carpal tunnel. Has any one used a chiropractor for treatment?
The only thing that the family doctor will do for you is recommend surgery, which is the last thing that you want. A chiropractor is less expensive than a pain management specialist and will address the bio mechanical issues that you are having. There are many peer reviewed studies that address this issue and it doesn’t have to come from your wrist (believe it or not, it can come from your neck or your elbow). I would greatly suggest that you see a chiropractor that specializes in extremities, as this could benefit you immensely. In the meantime, take a rubber band and put it over your fingers and thumb down to your second knuckle. In a slow and controlled motion, without letting it spring off of your hand, spread your fingers and thumb apart from each other. This will work the extensors of your wrist and hand, and will provide counter support in the carpal tunnel area. Do this 3 times per day for about 3 minutes each. Make sure you start with conservative treatment first and then if nothing is working, consider more liberal approaches. I hope this helps and good luck!